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December 16, 2014

Darkness of Sydney siege cannot overcome Christ's light, archbishop says

Members of the public look at thousands of floral tributes placed Dec. 16 near the Sydney cafewhere hostages were held for more than 16 hours. An Irish priest based in Sydney said he was amazed at how many people turned to prayer during the deadly siege.

SYDNEY - Hell has touched Sydney, but the darkness let loose on a terrorized city cannot overcome the light of Christ, the city's archbishop said at a special Dec. 16 Mass after a lone gunman took 17 people hostage in a cafe, killing two before being shot by police.

Published in International